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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 731,387 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Ukrainian | Korean | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - June | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1549 | $922 | $2184 | $1462 | $1976 |
| Rent | $939 | $618 | $400 | $797 | $752 | $869 |
| Groceries | $188 | $129 | $91 | $356 | $112 | $146 |
| Dining out | $271 | $269 | $151 | $211 | $169 | $292 |
| Cafe | $57 | $32 | $21 | $69 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $151 | $79 | $222 | $125 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $4 | $40 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $55 | $5 | $40 | $8 | $38 |
| Taxis | $58 | $21 | $12 | $41 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $16 | $13 | $27 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $19 | $13 | $39 | $21 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $9 | $6 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $43 | $93 | $53 | $66 |
| Gym | $66 | $36 | $22 | $69 | $33 | $34 |
| Yoga | $99 | $56 | $30 | $112 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $30 | $27 | $75 | $53 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |